2019 Cruises from Adelaide

The city of Adelaide in South Australia has a good selection of cruises on offer during the 2019 Australian cruise season. P&O Australia, Princess Cruises and Cunard Cruise Line all have cruises departing from the port of Adelaide.

The P&O Pacific Aria cruise ship will be home-ported in Adelaide during March and April of 2019, which will mean there will be plenty of cruise departures from this port during that period. The Pacific Aria is a smaller, more intimate cruise ship, and offers a great opportunity to take a short holiday break to relax and unwind. It is also a very affordable option for cruise lovers, with a variety of short cruises available from a low $500 per person for a Twin Share 3 night cruise.

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Adelaide Attractions

If you want to make the most out of your cruise from Adelaide, be sure to take a look at our essential attractions list below. Whether you’re a foodie, an adrenaline seeker or a lover of architecture, Adelaide has something for you.

Fashion and Shopping

For cruise goers staying in Adelaide’s CBD, you have so many places to shop that there’s not going to be enough time to get to all of them! We suggest that Rundle Mall lands on the top of your list when it comes to a little self-indulgence and retail therapy. In the CBD's Northeast, Rundle Mall is the fashion centre and is home to a multi-story Myer, David Jones and hundreds of boutique fashion outlets.

If market shopping is more your thing, then Adelaide is not going to disappoint. Almost dead centre in the city you’ll find the Central Market, one of the largest markets in the country. Home to over 250 stalls and merchandise from clothing, food and more. The market is a sight entirely on its own.

Food and Dining

While the Central Market is still fresh in our minds, the market is one of our highest recommend food experiences in Adelaide. You’ll have more local and international food options than you can think of and you’ll definitely leave with a snack or meal that you’ve never had before. Just next door is Chinatown, another top dining and culinary experience on our list.

If you’re more of a classic restaurant dinner, then make your way into the city’s northeastern quarter. You’ll have hundreds of local and international restaurants to choose from like the famous Orana Restaurant.

Family and Children

When it comes to family experiences in Adelaide, there’s no shortage of activities and things to do. The top of your list should be the Adelaide Zoo, by the city’s river. Also absolutely consider the art gallery on North Terrace. For foodies, take the 5-minute trip out to Haigh’s Chocolates for a family tour of the chocolate facility.

The botanical gardens in the CBD’s north, by the Zoo, should also be on your list. It’s the perfect way to either end the day or start it, and being spread over 51-hectares means that there’s no way you’ll see the same things twice. Finally, make absolutely sure that you and the family find yourselves in the South Australian Museum.

Sports and Action

For cruise-goers who also have a love for sport, then a stopover in Adelaide is going to be a godsend. The city is home to some of the richest sport’s history in the country. We’d suggest taking a 1.5hr tour of the Adelaide Oval in the city’s parklands, from there, move on to Blue Gum Park in the city’s southern parks where you’ll find the Tree Climb activities.

Architecture

Anyone who’s ever set foot in Adelaide will tell you that the city effortlessly blends mid-1800s architecture with modern day designs, and they’re telling the truth. In Adelaide’s CBD, you have three options as far as architecture sightseeing goes: modern, Victorian-era or both.

Take a gander through the city on your own or with a tour group and you’ll find that walking just a few hundred meters will drastically change the type of architectural style you’re looking at. However, if you only get time for a few buildings, make sure to see St Peters Cathedral, St Margaret’s Mansion and River Torrens Footbridge.

Conclusion

As a laid back and fairly informal city, a cruise from Adelaide is quite possibly the best choice for choice when relaxation is concerned. There’s no genuine hustle and bustle and there’s still a whole boatload of attractions to see.

How to get to Port Adelaide Cruise Terminal

For South Australian residents, cruises from Adelaide depart from Port Adelaide Cruise Terminal. The terminal itself is located at: Oliver Rogers Road, Port Adelaide. Adelaide Train Station is conveniently located nearby to the terminal, within easy walking distance. For those arriving by taxi, there is a taxi rank right out front of the terminal where you can be dropped off. The terminal is wheelchair accessible, and also includes a range of facilities including an ATM.